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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
The Vermont Railroad Horror.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, February s.
The Investigation continued to-day. Bag
gage-master Cole, employed on the train
which went down, said that the first intim-
alton OF trouble "as he. should Judge. the
end OF the bridge where there was sharp
shock. Ny theory is that the first passen-
ger car was off the track before reaching
the grade; he said, because the ground
was frosted it ran smoothly to the bridge,
when, from dropping OF the passenger car
onto the bridge, it depressed the couplers
OF that car, letting them apart, then all the
following ears ran on the bridge and Off the
track.
John Parker, brakeman, who jumped
from the train Just before it reached the
bridge, testified that the train was going at
the rate OF seven Or eight miles an hour at
the time, and gave in evidence the substance
ot his previous misunderstanding his ride
to Junction anC! arousirg the people on the
way.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Dispensing Socialists.

BERLIN, February s.-The police at
tempted to disperse a Socialist meeting
which was being held in Book Brewery, at
Stettin in the evening, but failed. A force
OF military was then summoned and, with
fixed bayonets, drove the people from the
hall. Several OF the people were wounded
by bayonets in The streets. One man is re-
ported killed. The hall in which the meet
ing was held was completely wrecked.
At Magdebury yesterday twenty-Eour So.
cialists were arrested on the charge OF be-
longing to an illegal society.
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4 Democrat, Y Republican, and knight.

BosToN. February "a Washington spe
cial to the Journal Says that the President
TO-DAY Y lntiuated to several gentlemen that
he saw his way clear IN the Inter
State Commerce bill. The dispatch adds
thai one OF the five Commissioners will be
from the South. and another from New
York; that the President favors the son of
ex-senator Francis Herman; that Con-
gresham Conger has the Endorsement OF
most OF the Senators, irrespective of party,
and that i. friend Of the President sa Us that
the latter has felt the necessity of recoaniz-
ing the labor element on the commission,
and that il he concludes to recognize it a
place will be rendered to w. q. Mcdowell, a
prominent Knight OF Labor and q man who
has carefully studied the railroad problem
in all It's phases
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
BRIBERY IN MINNESOTA.
Governor McGiIl's Hints About Liquor
Men to Result in Legislative Inquiry,

Governor McGiIPs Hints About Liquor
Men to Result in q aLegislative Inquiry.
ST. PAUL, February 7.-Great commo-
ton was stirred up in the legislature to.
day by resolutions in both Senate and
House to have a committee appointed to
investigate charges Of bribery in connec-
tion with tha high license hill. On SMndft. ~
evening q. mass meeting was held In tne
orera house in the interest OF this meas.
ure. Governor McGill presided, making
the opering speech, in which he said: when
the Legislature first convened high license
was considered an assured TACT, but there
has been an apparent change-perhaps
more apl are,it than real. The liquor in
terests are
spLEvD1DLY ORGANIZED.
and are really in that respect worthy ex-
ample % the law and order people OF this
state. They have been at work in the Leg
islature, aud have accomplished results
which have alarmed friends OF high license"
Charges OF bribery against legislators were
made in speeches by Attorney General
Clamp, General A. B. Nettleton, and others.
In tie House to-day Mr.. Rogers severely
criticised the action of the governor. The
resolution for committee OF investigation
was UNANIMOUSLY aNOpteu. III Ilo OoHstCo
a similar resolution was presented by
Durant, OF Stillwa ter and the action OF the
Governor and Others charging bribery was
eensured in plain language by sew.
eral Senator's. Notices OF debate by
Senator Comstock postponed action
one day. Nothing has stirred up so
much i'll feeling during the session, and the
general impression is that the cause OF
high license has been injured by the mass
meeting getting the Governor at logger
heads with the legislature.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Diplomatic responienCe.

LONDON, February S.-The official dis
patches which passed between the Russian
and British Governments regarding the
Bulgarian question are published. They
show that the Gar approved Of the course
OF General Kaulbars in Bulgaria. and de-
clared that efforts 30 restore the indepen-
dence of that cou&try would be contioned.
Lord Idaesleigh, t;." Foreign Secretary, in
reply. said that England was desirous OF
maintaining the treaties rela tive to Bull
garia and obtaining a pacific solution OF
the difficulty.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
SPECIAL AND GENERAL.
Legislative Pr0ceedings--The House of
Commons Miscellaneous
Foreign News.
: Special to THE MINER
LEGISLATIvE PROCEEDINGS.
Council.


HELENA, February S.-Rickards gave no.
tice of a bill regarding the formation OF mu-
nicipal corporations.
Kennedy introduced a bill relating to
mineral locations, providing that sworn
description must be filed with the Recorder
within 80 days; also bill regarding taxa
ton OF mining claims which provides that
claims be taxed the same as contiguous
property.
Collins introduced memorial protesting
against the abolition of the office OF Sur
veyor-General, which passed under sus-
pension of rules.
The Committee of the Whole decided to
report unfavorably regarding Thompson's s
bill on corporations.
A joint resolution for the appointment OF
q committee to confer with a similar COM
mittee from Dakota regarding contagious
cattle diseases was passed.
Adjourned.
Bills introduced-By Harwood, author
izing the Incorporation OF Building and
Loan Associations.
The bill concerning the registration of
voters was passed thirteen to nine. Later
a motion to reconsider. favored by Repub-
licans, provoked considerable speech-mak-
ing and the motion was finally lost by a
tie vote.
The memorial asking that the office OF
Survey yor-General be not abolished was
passed under u suspension OF rules. Reso-
lutions Of respect were passed upon the
death OF L. L. Worden, OF Missoula.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Held to tho Grand Jury,

JERSEY CTr, February 8.-The Coroners
jury sat to-day in the case OF the boy
Thomas Hogan. who was killed by Pinker-
toms spec al deputy sheriff, Patrick Sheehy,
on the evening OF January 90, while the
special was guarding the coal docks in this
city. After the evidence had been heard
the jury retired and, within a few minutes,
reappeared with the announcement that
they held Sheehy responsible for the boys
untimely death Sheehy was committed
to await the action of the Grand Jury.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Peculiar Ele ctrio s:;shap.

LOUISVILLE. February 2.-The lines OF
the Brush Electric Light Company during
the heavy rain last night became crossed
with those OF the fire alarm system OF the
city, and almost every box on the main
street was burned out. In consequence
the main business portion Of the city is
without alarm boxes. The loss is over
$1,000.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Sftuafion IN New York,

New YORK, February S.-There was
considerable activity on the river front
this morning, and freight was being moved
with much more dispatch than on any dag
since the strike. he time that has elapsed
since the lorgshoremen aud freight handlers
quit work has e1aG Gled the railroads and
steamship companies to select and. in some
cases, TO secure sufficient number OF men
to prosecute work
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Range Association Meeting.

DENVER, February s.-The second an
nua meeting OF the Interna tional Range
Association convened at the Grand Opera
House this morning with ESQ delegates
present, representing all the range country
bet ween the Missouri river and the Pacific.
An address Of welcome was delivered by
Governor Adams and Mayor Bates. The
convention appointed a Committee on
Credentials and took a recess till after
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
For the Coming Struggle

PARIS, February THE Senate has
passed without debate the bills appropri-
ating twenty-one millions for modern ord
nance and coast fortiicatious.
LIE Paris expresses thankfulness because
France is under Republican government.
A king, says that journal, could never have
brooked the German iDsnlts.
The Spanish Republican immigrants re-
siding in France have decided to favor a
volunteer force of 1000 men to assist
France in the event Of war with Germany.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Anticipating Home Rule.

LONDON, February THE Parnelites
will oppose in Parlia ali projects re-
Iating to the liquor traffic in Ireland, on
the ground that the question should be
reserved for the Irish Parliament.
The Pail Mall Gazette asserts that Eng
land has practically decided 10 adopt the
Lee American rifles for the use of her army
Acting by his physicians advice, Parnell
will 60 abroad to recruit his health after
the conclusion OF the debate on the ad-
d ress
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
A Street RumOr.

This morning the half-dozen or so candi-
dates for the Postmastership were knocked
cold on hearing that E. A. Nichols, who IL
in the East, had secured the prize, and had
telegraphed to prominent West Broad
way real estate and insurance man to take
charge OF the office at once. The real
estate man is a Republican and Joker.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
House.,

Belmont. OF New York, dwelt upon the
necessity OF the United States Government
granting an indemnity to losses inflicted.
authorities then and since the occurrence.
Morrow, OF California, inquired whether
it was the purpose of the committee iu
case this bill was passed) to call up. to-day,
the bill restricting Chinese immigration,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
ALL GO THROUGH.
Governor Hauser's Appointments Con.
Hrnled by the Republican Council
With but One Dissenting Vote.
Special to THE MINER
THE LEGISLATURE.
Council.

HELENA, February THE council to
day confirmed the nominations OF Arthur
c. Logan, Herbert Holloway, James Sulli.
van and w. G. Preuitt. Holloway was op-
posed by Pardee, but he was confirmed
with only one dissenting vote.
A committee was appointed to confer
with Il like committee appointed by the
Dakota Legislature, for the purpose OF ce.
vising means for the better prevention OF
disease among live stock.
Sutberlin introduced bill for an act to
punish persons making fraudulent pedigrees
OF live stock.
A Joint memorial for the appropriation
of money to build roads in the National
Park, and from Cinnabar to Cooke City,
WIS referred to the Committee on Roads
and Highways.
The hill amending the statute to author
ize County Commissioners to transfer
monies from the various funds was passed.
The substitute for the act to prevent the
sale OF intoxicants in variety theaters
went to the Committee on Education and
Labor.
The Committee OF the Whole recon-
mended the passage OF the bill concerning
the rights Of married women.
Adjourned.
Two reports were received from the
Committee having in charge the bill prohib-
iting the sale OF Intoxicating liquors on
Sunday. The majority report was in fa-
vor OF the passage of the bill.
INTRODUCED
An act to amend sections 9S3 to 991,
inclusive, OF the fifth division OF the revised
statutes.
By Thompson-A bill to prevent double
taxation.
By Buskett-A resolution to appoint
committee to visit the penitentiary and the
insane asylum.
BY Armstrong Concerning fees and COM
pepsation OF district and county officers.
This bill contemplates return to the fee
system.
BY Harwood-To amend the salary law.
providing for additional fees for justices.
By Muth-Amending the act in relation
to the disposition OF the property OF minor
heirs residing without the Territory. 9
by Misunderstanding the circulation {
of obscene literature. +
BY Blake-Providing for a compilation c
u the general laws.
By Mantle-For the relief OF John X 4
3eidler. s
Adjourned. e
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Glover is Anxious to Slug Cardiff.

CnIcAGo, November 7.-Cardiff, the pu..
eilst, who is in town at present, is reported!
as having boasted that Frank Glover, OF
this city, who challenged him through a
Minnea polls paper Of week ago, had
posted his money in the hands OF his
friends where he can pull the string when
ever he saw fit, and that, should Glover
post ms money iu reliable hands, he Gar
diff) would cover it Immediately. To this
Glover and his hacker, Mr.. Franks, make
reply that if Cardiff will name any man OF
acknowledged relia bility, who can be -aiely
irtrusted with that amount OF money,
that Glover's stakes will be forthcoming at
once
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Clothing Critters, Strike.

PHILADELPHIA, February This morn
ing the Clothing Exchange carried out it's
threat. and the clothing manufacturers OF
that body closed their doors to filters.
The latter are defiant> and determined TO
fight the employers to the end. The lock-
out has thrown 1000 cutters aut of work,
and fully ten times that number OF Others
who depend upon them for work.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
New Laws Wanted.

Petitions are in circulation asking the
Legislature to enact a law prohibiting
gambling entirely, and one to close all busi-
ness places on Sunday. The petitions are
being numerously signed, as would be peti.
tions in favor OF hanging the members OF
the legislature and our new Governor.
Petitions do not efisit legislation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Eoreign News Notes,

LONDON, February 7.-The Standards
correspondent at St. Petersburg affects to
know, on good authority, that there will
be no war in Europe.
BERLIN, February 7.-Postoffice author
tiles are making extensive experiments,
with the view of connecting the whole OF
Germany by telephone.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
An Earthquake Shock.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, February 6.-This city
was visited by an earthquake shortly after
4 O'Clock this morning. A difference of
opinion exists as to the number OF shocks,
some claim five distinct shocks following
each other in rapid succession. while others
claim but three. The time between the
first vibration and the last was from fif-
teen to twenty seconds. The first shock
was the most distinct. No damage was
done.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09

ular melodrama which will be produced at
the Windsor Theater tomorrow night by
Mr.. Newton Beers. Ii the drama ofitself is
as good as it's scenic appurtenances it will
succeed. There can be no question about
that.
Messrs. Murray and Murphy will be sue
ceeded at the Third Avenue Theatre to.
morrow bs Miss Josephine Cameron. who
will begin an engagement limited to one
week at Mr.. Hills popular house.
A piece called ION the Sahara" will be
presented at Tony Pastors Theatre to-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
The Waters Receling.

CINCINNATI, February S.-The river has
continued to fall at the rate OF one and
two inches per hour. The water has 80 far
receded that all trains have returned to the
central passenger depot and the freight
blockade has been lifted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Had Her Teacher Arrested.

DUBUQUE, February S.-Professor Need
h. N, principal of the East Dubuque Public
School, punished severely Miss Alice Redd,
IS years old, in school to-day. The young
lady went home and swore out warrant
for the Professors arrest. and his case will
come up for hearing tomorrow before a
Justice OF the Peace.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Condition of the Ohio River.

CIScINNArl, February THE river con.
tinues to recede gradually, having declined
to 54 feet, / inches at noon to-day. The
weather is cloudy but not rainy and so
long as this continues there is no danger OF
a food.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
President Nominations.

WAsuiNGroN, February THE president
sent the following nominate to the Sem
ate: E. G. Lore, OF Missouri, to be consul
general at the City OF Mexico; j. NJ. Need
ham. Franklin, Ind. to be agent for the
Indians at Lemhi agency in Idaho.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
said TO be Jyeakening,

New YORK, February 8.-There are
strang indications that the longshoremen's 8
strike will be ended within twenty-four
hours by the strikers returning to work
whers they may. Ths boss stevsdores say
ths7 can get all the help they want,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09

recent encounter with the Mexican
authorities ten outlaws were killed, and
one who was captured was subsequently
shot. Before his death he confessed that
the band OF which he wss member COM
mitted the outrage. The escaped Indians
are reported quiet in the Sierra Madres.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
RiOtous Demonstrations,

numbsr OF shops fhc loea ftf plies
powerlsss. Troops had to be called out to
quiet the disturbance. A number OF ar
rests were made. The miners stflke is
spreading in Scotland.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Eeach Accents,

TORONTO. February S.-Beach has ac-
cepted Hanlan's challenge to row on the
Nepean River Hanlln will start for Aus
tralia about the end OF August or the first
of September. He positively declines to
row on the Parametta river.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
death of Halligan.

CLEVELAND, February 9.-Detective Hal
ligan, one of the police officers assaulted by
desperadoes at Ravenna, died TINS morn
ing. His condition changed rapidly for the
worse yesterday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Ohio River Falling.

| LOUISVILLE, February 7.--At noon tho
river is falling at the rate OF half an inch
an hour, and the danger OF repetition OF
the disastrous floods OF 'S3 and 'S4 are
considered past. The weather is clear and
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Abyssinian Loss.

ROME, February Sit is stated that the
Abvssinian loss was 5000 men IN the
battles in which the alien forces were de-
feated near Massowah, in Soudan, January
26 and 27.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
In Favor of Protection.

SAN FRANCISCO, February THE Board
of Trade to-day adopted resolution re-
questing Congress not TO discourage the
production OF Caliicrnia ralsins by lessen
ing the proteetion hitherto granted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09

NoGALEs, A. T., February The dep
rotations recently committed in Mexico,
and charged to the seven Apaches who
escaped Capt. Lawton, are now known
to be the work Of Mexican despsradoes, In
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-09
Preparing for War.

LONDON, February s.-Reports received
from various directions reassert that
troops ere being concentrated in southern
Russia.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-01-24
An Ordinance.

kh ordinance to amend section tive (0 of
chapter 81 Of the Revised Ordinances, entitled
''Fire Limits"
The Mayor and Council of the City of Yank-
ton, do enact and ordain rs follows:
Section THAT saGtion two l2l of chanter 81
of the revised ordinances OF the city OF iarlkS
ton, entitled Fire Limits, be and the snme is
hereby amended to read aH follows:
Sec. q. Material of buildings therein
penalty: That within the limits hereinhefore
described, no person, firm or corporation shall
erect or establish. or cause to be erected or
established by removal or otherwise, any
building whatever, or addition to any building
whateve., unless the outer walls thereof shall
bs made OF brick and mortar, or of iron, or of
stone aud mortar, and all persons are hereby
prohibited from hereafter erecting or estab-
fishing any building, or any addition to any
building, the outer walls of which are COM
posed of wood. other combusiibie material;
and any person violating any provision of this
chapter shall be deemed guilty of committing
q nuisance, and on conviction thereof shall be
fined in any sum not less than twenty i've dol
lars nor more than fifty dollars; and any build
ing or addition to any building hereafter erec-
ted or establ he'd within said limits, contrary
TO the provisions of this chapter, she'll be re-
moved at the cost of the person erecting the
same as aforesaid.
Sec 2. This ordinance shall take effect and
be enforced from and after Its passage and APP
prevail
Adopted January Srd. 1887.
b. nj. O'BRIEN, City Clerk.
~ o. b. HARRIs, Mayor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-01-24
The Rapidly Of Progress Toward Health

Even when good remedy for disease is Sc,
lected, depends in some measure upon the
manner in which it is taken. Irregular. inter.
rupted doses can afford no fair test of the
efficacy Of any medicine, however salutary
Taken in proper doses at prescribed intervals
q reliable curative will effect the obieat of its
use. Among remedies which, systematically
and persistently used, accomplish thorough
and lasting cures, and prevent the recurrence
of periodic diseases, Hostetter's Gtomact
Bitters ranks specially high. In cases of dys
pepsia, debility, rheumatism, fever and aRue
liver complaint, inactivity of the kidneys anf
bladder. consti patton, and other organic NAL
aides, it is . tried remedy, to which the medi
cal brotherhood have lent their .profesaiona
sanction, and which. as tonic alternative ac.
household specific for disorders of the stomach
liver and bowels, has an nnbounded popp
larityJ
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-01-24
A Captains Fortunate Discovery,

Capt. Coleman. schr. Weymouth,
plying between Atlantic City and N. Y,
had been troubled with cough SO that
he was unable to sleep, and was induced
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. 1t not only gave him
instant relief, but allayed the extreme
soreness in his breast. His children
were similarly affected and single dose
had the same happy effect. DIR. Kings
New Discovery is now the standard
remedy in the Coleman household and
on board the schooner. Free Trial
Bottles Of this Standard Remedy at
Purdy & Brecht's Drug Store.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-01-24

Last Friday Representative Springer,
author of the bill to admit all of Dakota
to statehood, and democratic member of
the house com mmittse on territories. in
urging upon the committee the necessity
of adopting resolution asking the
house to fix day for the consideration
OF territorial business, promised its re-
publican members that if they would
support the resolution ne would guaran-
tee that Dakota matters would receive
consideration on the day made the
special order. With this understanding
republican members OF ths committee on
territories voted for the resolution,
which wss adopted unanimously. 1t ia
now before the committee onrules and
ii is believed day Will soon be SO,
ISpart and the house will pass ysrionl
lMsssures Of interest to Dakota.